crybabies

Definition of crybabiesnext
plural of crybaby
as in complainers
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things car trips that were often spoiled by a couple of crybabies in the back seat

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Noun
  • If family needs cause drama, set kind boundaries and explain them to any complainers.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The faculty experience has been that administrations often side with the complainers.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both types also may find your house a nice, cozy place to raise their babies.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Proceeds help the Knights of Columbus support various parish and community outreach charities such as Mary’s Path, for teen mothers and their babies; Thomas House, a shelter for homeless; Isaiah House, a temporary shelter for homeless women in OC; and San Antonio’s Family Assistance Ministry.
    Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Continue reading … DAVID MARCUS – Patriotic Team USA wins gold as anti-America whiners flop.
    , FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The Dodgers officially opened their doors for the 2026 season Saturday, holding an annual Dodgerfest that has sent a clear message to a landscape of whiners.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Crybabies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crybabies. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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